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Job Creation Incentive Program (City of Cleveland) is sponsored by City of Cleveland. This program is designed to attract new businesses and expand existing businesses in the City of Cleveland. Grant assistance is available for new businesses creating five or more new jobs in the City within the first year or for existing businesses with substantial job creation.
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Municipal Small Business Initiative / City of Cleveland Economic Development Municipal Small Business Initiative Partnering with U.S. Small Business Administration and Cuyahoga County, this performance grant allows businesses to reduce their equity in a SBA funded project from the required 25% to 10%. The City provides a grant of 15% (of total project costs less working capital ) which is funded half by the City and half by the County.
The goal of this grant is to leverage financing to benefit small businesses in the creation of jobs and opportunities in the City of Cleveland. The Applicant must be able to secure an SBA backed loan through a participating lender. The Applicant must also meet the City of Cleveland’s program requirements.
Projects must create at least one permanent full-time job for every $35,000 in City funds. The recoverable grant awarded is up to 15% of total project costs but not greater than $50,000. Note: Total project costs must not include working capital expenses (rent/utilities/inventory).
Property acquisition, new construction or renovation, acquisition of equipment, furniture and fixtures. Working capital (inventory, payroll, utility payments) is not an eligible use. Applicant must provide a minimum of 10% equity.
City to have a UCC lien on business assets. Other collateral may be deemed necessary. Personal guarantee(s) are usually required.
The City will track annually the job creation progress of the project for a term of up to three years upon project completion. The Applicant must also execute a City Workforce Development Agreement—The Workforce Development Agreement is a free service provided by Ohio Means Jobs that works to match unemployed skilled workers with available positions. muni-grant-program-brochure-1690304352.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: New businesses creating five or more new jobs in the City of Cleveland within the first year, or existing businesses with substantial job creation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to 0.5% of new payroll to the City for up to three years, plus potential $5,000 Moving Assistance Grant. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Job Creation Incentive Program (City of Cleveland) is funded by City of Cleveland. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.